Intoxicating kiss
"It's just a three-month contract, you'll work for me for three months," Rocco said and placed a file on the desk and half sat near Alana. She adjusted her skirt and shifted a little away from him.
"What exactly will you achieve huh?" Alana asked, wanting to know what exactly was his problem. Rocco let out a chuckle as his lips quivered upwards.
"I want you Alana…just say yes to being my wife and I promise to give you everything you desire," he muttered softly looking straight into her eyes. Alana felt uncomfortable under his gaze, hence she averted her eyes from him
After he forced her to have breakfast with him. He brought her to the headquarters and gave her a tour of the place.
"I'm a married woman, is it too hard to understand," she only said yes to him because she wanted to protect Ricardo and his company from getting ruined by Rocco. The man was so shameless as to openly say something so shameful.
"What do you know about him?" Rocco asked, narrowing his eyes suspiciously and leaning down a little. Alana didn't want to spend a minute longer with him.
"Tell me what else is needed I…"
"How did you meet him…do you know his past…how sure are you that your marriage will last?" Rocco cut her off and fired her with questions. He didn't tear his gaze from her. He wanted to know what he knew about Ricardo. But seeing how hesitant she was. Rocco knew Ricardo played dirty again.
"Just know that I'm married to him. I'm his wife, you know why I agreed to work with you," Alana said coldly and tried by all means to avoid him. He kept leaning forward that she didn't like it at all.
"He tricked you into marrying him…I like you and I'll make sure you are safe…I have everything, the money you name it…marry me and you'll live like a queen," he whispered and slowly reached out for Alana's hair but she shrugged him off and rose from the chair.
"This is pure harassment…I don't care so please quit thinking you'll succeed in having another man's wife," Alana lashed angrily and picked up her purse and file.
"Alana, just think about it…look me in the eyes and see if I'm lying," Rocco lowered his voice as he stared at her with a soft expression. Alana didn't seem to care about him.
"I agreed because you are trying to ruin him…Mr Salvatore, you should know your limits because I would never cheat on my husband, " saying that Alana stormed away without even looking back and left the office. She met Alessio when she walked out but she ignored him and left.
Alessio didn't waste time but pushed the door open and walked in.
As expected his boss was unhappy, seeing how he was pouring liquor into the glass, he knew the lady upset the boss.
"Sir, please calm down…I'm sure Ms Mendoza will know soon….that you are trying to save her," Alessio said while bowing his head. Rocco gulped down the entire glass and Alessio rushed to pour him another. This was just the beginning.
"He'll pay for his…for everything," Rocco gnarled as his crimson-red eyes flashed angrily. Alessio kept quiet, his boss was upset.
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Alana was bothered the entire day. She went to the office and didn't dare show herself to Ricardo. She agreed to Rocco's demands despite Ricardo saying no to her.
"Can you believe it.. that man is so shameless…you should have seen how he told everyone at the press conference," Brigitte paced around in front of Alana. She was venting her anger. Alana smiled faintly and did her work.
"Just accept him… it's not too late," Alana said calmly, she knew Brigitte still had feelings for her husband despite not admitting the truth.
"Don't say it, anyway…tomorrow at 7 pm, we'll be having our first employee party… you should be there," Brigitte finally sat down. Alana heard about it earlier from Eva and her friends. She didn't like parties.
"Really, will the boss come," Alana asked wondering if Ricardo would go? Brigitte heard this and smirked mischievously.
"Aww, well, he never comes to such parties…but every other employee attends…even those of higher position, " Brigitte said with a smile and Alana nodded. She wasn't going then.
"Come on, let's finish up…. It's getting late," Alana said, coaxing Brigitte to go and finish her work. Brigitte nodded and picked up the two empty coffee mugs and left. Alana didn't continue with her work. But decided to take some files to Ricardo and probably tell him what was happening.
Back in Ricardo's office, he was busy talking to Dennis and two other marketing employees. After attaining what he wanted, everything was back on track.
"Sir, rest assured everything will be a success, " one of the men said and the other nodded. Ricardo knew how important this was.
"Then I won't worry, you may leave now," Ricardo said and the two men nodded. Shook hands with him and left the office.
"She hasn't come yet?" Ricardo asked Dennis while glancing at his wristwatch.
"Sir, she came a while ago…should I call her?" Dennis answered but Ricardo shook his head just as there was a knock and Alana walked in.
Immediately he saw her, Ricardo's heart felt at ease. For some reason, he felt relaxed.
"I'm sorry, I didn't knock…" Alana said as soon as she walked in only to realize she didn't knock.
"Dennis," Ricardo simply said and Dennis knew he had to leave.
"Did you perhaps have some work to do?" Ricardo asked once Dennis left and it was just the two of them.
"No…well, yes…but…" Alana stuttered nervously while fiddling with her hands. She had no idea where to start from. Ricardo noticed how uncomfortable she looked and wondered why.
"Do you need anything, " he asked while trying to pick up his phone but couldn't. Alana's gaze shifted to his hand,
"Are you hurt?" She asked desperately and rushed to his side, only to grab his hand and began inspecting it.
"It's nothing…don't worry,"
"What happened to you…" Alana scanned his hand and it was heavily bandaged, how did he get hurt? She didn't understand why Ricardo tended to be so careless with himself. "You should be careful, did you see a doctor... did you take painkillers...why is this bandaged wrongly?"
"Are you worried?" Ricardo whispered, jerking Alana back to her senses. She stared at him with a blank expression and realized she was way too close to him.
"I…" she mumbled breathlessly and swallowed hard.
"Do you care or…" Ricardo muttered seeking answers. When was the last time a woman cared for him genuinely? He didn't remember. And seeing Alana overreacting over a small injury. He couldn't help but ask.
"Y-you are hurt…o-of course I care," she stammered and averted her eyes from him. Ricardo reached his hand for her face and cupped her gently. Alana grew afraid at his sudden action.
"I don't like it when a woman is this close to me," he muttered while looking straight into her eyes. Alana's eyelashes flickered down out of embarrassment. Her heart began racing and her palms were sweating.
"Why?" She muttered while ignoring his presence. Ricardo didn't ask but tilted her head up, she slowly lifted her lashes and met his soft gaze.
"Don't worry about me… it's no use," Ricardo said and Alana stared at him without blinking. Both failed to break the staring contest. But Alana could feel herself leaning forward. By now Ricardo's hand gently reached for her neck and held her there. Without knowing her eyes closed automatically as if she was expecting something to happen.
"When you get hurt…someone has to worry about you," Alana muttered with her eyes still closed shut. Ricardo was perplexed by her words that he stared at her plump lips and her eyes. He caressed her neck and like a fool leaned down to her until his lips touched Alana's soft lips
She stiffened in his hold. Her mind was in chaos and Ricardo kissed her softly. Everything melted, she failed to think but felt his cold thin lips. Alana responded and kissed him back softly.
Soon she found herself sitting in his lap, his hand moved to her back and pressed her down to him while her hands rested on his shoulders.
"Mm" soft moans escaped from her throat, Ricardo intensified the kiss, savoring every moment. Making her open up to him until she loosened and reached for his hair. While his hands slipped inside her shirt and Alana shivered. He tugged at her bra teasing to unhook it. but he only ran his hands on her back as Alana gridded her a** on his lap without realizing.
Things intensified when Ricardo managed to lift her shirt up exposing he bra and attempted to drag the bra down and get access to her breasts.
"No, Ricardo please," Alana suddenly broke the kiss while panting for air as if she realized they were acting inappropriately. Ricardo's eyes opened and he stared at her. Alana failed to know what he was thinking. Why didn't she leave his lap? This was an office, what if someone walked in and found them doing something inappropriate? Alana scolded herself inwardly and felt ashamed that she dragged her shirt down.
"Are you drunk?" Alana asked and like a fool, Ricardo nodded.
"Maybe," he wasn't drunk but just kissing her a little made him feel intoxicated. He felt miserable, the feeling in his heart was unbearable.
"You shouldn't drink while working, I'm sure you…" Alana said with a frown and prepared to get away when Ricardo captured her mouth again, this time he trapped her in his arms completely and kissed her with so much hunger that Alana felt the air get knocked out of her lungs.
